Marit Allen is currently the Market Segment Developer for Bakery/Pastry at Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate & cocoa products. After graduating from the University of Richmond, Marit entered Barry Callebaut’s Graduate Trainee Program, an international rotational program with the goal of gaining global expertise in one functional area as well as deepening her knowledge of the chocolate industry. Upon completing 4 rotations during the two and a half year program, Marit joined the North American Specialties & Innovation marketing team as an Associate Marketing Manager before beginning her current role as the Market Segment Developer for Bakery/Pastry.